Monica Stephenson - Artisanal Mining in East Africa, Tracing the Mine-to-Market Journey of Gemstones, Radical Changes in Mining Communities, and More

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background [06:00] Discovering Artisanal Mining in Eastern Africa [12:13] The Journey of a Gemstone from Mine to Market [21:46] Sustainability and Responsible Luxury in the Jewelry Industry [26:16] Challenges and Opportunities of Blockchain in the Gemstone Industry [30:12] Challenges of Implementing Blockchain [35:17] Bringing Transparency and Traceability [39:09] Honesty and Transparency in the Industry [44:02] Consumer Awareness and Demand [45:14] Progress and Future Plans * Guest Speaker: Monica Stephenson Website: https://www.anzagems.com, https://moyogems.com/ Instagram: @idazzle, @anzagems @moyogems LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicastephenson/ Link to Monica’s documentary ‘Sharing the Rough’ * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/...

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Tiffany Stevens - The Evolving US Legal System, Best Practices in High-Stakes Environments, the Powerful Narrative of the Jewelry Industry, and More

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background [06:46] About JVC's Ethics in Action [11:53] G7 Sanctions [20:17] Jewelry is Slow Fashion [26:00] The Liability of Greenwashing and the Importance of Clear Claims [32:22] The Role of Technology in Ensuring Traceability [42:56] The Power and Magic of Jewelry * Guest Speaker: Tiffany Stevens Website: https://jvclegal.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffstevens/ Instagram: @tiffanycstevens, @jvclegal * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/ Instagram, X: @laurendpetrovic Back to Episodes

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Rosena Sammi - A Journey from Law to Design, The Power of Jewelry as a Storytelling Tool, Celebrating Diversity, Heritage Brands and More

Timestamps: [00:00] Entering the Jewelry Industry [07:20] The Power of Jewelry as a Storytelling Tool [12:32] The Mission of The Jewelry Edit [15:38] Measuring Sustainability in Jewelry [21:02] Connecting Customers to the Story of Jewelry [24:04] Engaging Customers Through In-person Events [26:03] Challenges in Promoting Sustainability in Jewelry [27:03] The Evolving Consciousness of Younger Generations [29:37] Understanding Fair-Mined Gold and Recycled Gold [32:03] The Challenges of Fair-Mined Gold and Recycled Gold [33:03] The Higher Cost of Sustainable Products [35:34] Challenges for Downstream Businesses in the Jewelry Industry [38:37] The Future Plans of The Jewelry Edit [42:44] Educating Customers on What...

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Tian Ong - Renewable Long-Term Energy Storage, Combating Climate Change with Emerging Tech, Making a Difference and More

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Path Into Renewable Energy Space [09:28] Overview of Energy Storage Technologies and Benefits for Sustainable Development [15:02] Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Renewable Energy Solutions [24:31]The Future of Energy: Advancements in Technologies and Impact on the Global Community [31:26] The Ideal State of the Energy Industry: Collaboration and Puzzle Pieces [33:01] Individual Actions: Making a Difference in Sustainability * Guest Speaker: Tian Ong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianong/ Website: https://www.maltainc.com * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/ Instagram, X: @laurendpetrovic Back to Episodes

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